Founders Shift Away from Big VC Funds, Rollup Ventures Launches Bootstrapped Arm

A notable shift is occurring in the venture capital (VC) landscape, with founders increasingly moving away from large VC funds. This trend is driven by a new breed of entrepreneurs, referred to as 'seedstrappers' or 'one-and-done'ers, who prefer smaller, more focused investments. Companies like Notion, Vanta, Linear, and Zapier are leading this movement by raising less capital and focusing on building more. Concurrently, many VCs are diversifying into media properties to enhance their brand and attract more investments. However, this has created an opportunity for quieter, more operationally focused VCs and angel investors to add significant value to their portfolios. Institutional investors are sticking with established funds due to their risk-averse nature, while high net worth individuals (HNWI) are exploring new opportunities. Additionally, Rollup Ventures has launched a fully bootstrapped venture arm, leveraging its deep industry knowledge and high signal distribution channels to offer substantial value to startups.